Meet The Team

Jill P.

General Manager

Ms. Jill began her Goldfish career at the Alexandria Goldfish location in 2022. Swimming has always been in her life, along with band, Girl Scouts, and cross country. Her pool knowledge is great and extensive -just ask her! Her favorite color is navy blue. Jill’s favorite movie is the entire Harry Potter series. She has traveled to Paris, Switzerland, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands and would love to visit South Africa. You’ll find her with a coffee and a smile always! Make sure to say hi the next time you see her!

Lucas R.

Assistant General Manager

Talofa! Lucas is Samoan and was born in California where he was raised by Norwegians with a pack of dogs at home. He loves a good story, everything from comic books to classic novels, TV shows to movies. He especially loves to create stories. Lucas likes to draw, write, and play music, especially his tenor saxophone. You can usually find Lucas doing one of the above if he’s not working hard at Goldfish.

Anna T.

Assistant General Manager

Anna’s love of swimming started when she joined Hamlet swim team in 2008 where she swam competitively for 12 years. She started working at Goldfish in June 2020, right when we reopened after the pandemic. She loves teaching swimming because she gets to work with kids and see them conquer their fears and develop life-saving skills. 

Cat J.

Safety and Lesson Quality Coordinator

This is Cat. She has worked at Goldfish since 2021 and is currently in charge of safety and lesson quality here at Goldfish – Falls Church. She started at Goldfish because of her interest in education, which she is currently majoring in. Some fun facts are that her favorite princess is Ariel, and she loves reading mystery books. 

Tommy H.

Regional Manager

Tommy was born and raised in the great state of Michigan, so you can sure bet your two cents that he is a die hard Lions, Wings, and Tigers fan. He moved to Northern Virginia in September of 2014 to help open Goldfish Swim School of Reston. Tommy graduated from Grand Valley State Univeristy with a bachelors in Marketing. When he is not at Goldfish you can find him on the ice playing hockey or on the golf course working on his game. Tommy enjoys seeing the excitement on the children’s faces as they learn a life changing skill. Tommy is looking forward to delivering a Golden experience to the families of Falls Church, Alexandria, Arlington and the D.C. area.

Adem

Swim Instructor

Alex

Swim Instructor

Hello! This is Ms. Alex! She goes to George Washington University in D.C. and her favorite thing to do is watch old films and comedy shows. Her favorite place to visit is Oman because of its beautiful beaches and marvelous mountains! She is so excited to see her swimmers in class.

Amanda

Swim Instructor

This is Ms. Amanda W! Her favorite movie is Lady Bird and her favorite swimming stroke is breaststroke. When she isn’t at goldfish you can find Ms. Amanda taking care of her plants or listening to her fave, Taylor Swift! She loves to perform and loves musical theatre.

Angie

Swim Instructor

This is Ms. Angie! If she had to pick a favorite movie it would have to be Ponyo. Her favorite color is pink, and she loves to spend time outside during her favorite season summer! A fun fact about Ms. Angie is that she plays the cello!

Ashley

Swim Instructor

Say hello to Ms. Ashley! Her favorite color is pink, and her favorite Disney movie is Mulan. When she grows up, she wants to be a fashion designer. When Ashley is not swimming, she loves to row!

Ben

Swim Instructor

Mr. Benjamin loves listening to all kinds of music, especially fantasy music. He loves to swim backstroke, and his favorite sea creature is a turtles. Next time you see Mr. Benjamin, ask what his favorite song is for that day.

Brandi

Swim Instructor

This is Ms. Brandi! Her favorite color is blue, and she loves to travel! She loves to travel to the beach so much that she even has a beach themed bedroom! Ms. Brandi has a mini golden doodle named Ariel, and she is two years old. When she isn’t at Goldfish you can find her spending time playing with Ariel.

David

Swim Instructor

Hi! This is Mr. David. When he’s not swimming, he loves to lift weights. One day he hopes to become a professional body builder! His favorite stroke is backstroke. Next time you see him, ask him what his favorite Disney movie is!

Franny

Swim Instructor

Franny’s favorite colors are blue and purple, and her favorite Disney movie is Tangled. When she’s not at Goldfish she’s hanging out with her friends or listening to music.

Gabby

Swim Instructor

Hello! This is Ms. Gabrielle! You can call her Gabby. Her favorite color is blue, and during the summer she loves hanging out and spending time outdoors. Ms. Gabby loves colors and loves trying out new colors on her nails!

Gideon

Swim Instructor

Say hello to Mr. Gideon! Fun fact about him is he is one of six siblings in his family! His favorite color is purple, and he loves relaxing at the end of a long day of teaching swim lessons. Mr. Gideon’s favorite sport is Ninpo-ka or Taijutsu!

Jack

Swim Instructor

This is Mr. Jack! His favorite color is yellow, and his favorite food is French fries. When he isn’t at Goldfish you can find Mr. Jack playing lacrosse or video games!

Jeferson

Swim Instructor

This is Mr. Jeferson! He loves to have fun in the pool and spend time getting to know his swimmers. When he isn’t at Goldfish, you can find Mr. Jeferson playing games and hanging out with his friends. Make sure to say hi to him the next time you see him in the pool!

Kaya

Swim Instructor

This is Ms Kaya! Her favorite color is blue, and her favorite Disney movie is Frozen. She loves Olaf! Ms Kaya loves to eat sushi!

Keegan

Swim Instructor

Say hello to Mr. Keegan! Keegan loves watching movies, but his favorite has to be Wall-E! Keegan’s favorite color is purple. When he’s not at the pool, he loves to draw.

Leiby

Swim Instructor

Hello! This is Ms. Leiby! She is so excited to be your swim teacher! Ms. Leiby’s favorite colors are green and pink. When she is not at Goldfish, you can find her drawing or listening to music.

Mafy

Swim Instructor

This is Mr. Mafy! He is 18 years old, and he loves playing video games. His favorite color is blue. A fun fact about him is that he loves to eat pizza with ketchup on it!

Marley

Swim Instructor

Mx. Marley loves dragons, and has two cats at home. When they’re not at Goldfish, they like writing and making stuffed animals. Their favorite part of swimming is water safety techniques!

Melanie

Swim Instructor

Meet Ms. Melanie! Her favorite color is pink, and her favorite fish is an octopus. In her free time she loves to swim and go shopping. Make sure you give her a big high five next time you see her!

Renatta

Swim Instructor

Sabrina

Swim Instructor

Say hello to Ms. Sabrina! Her favorite movie is Nacho Libre, and her favorite color is green. If she had to pick a favorite Disney movie character it would be Mushu from Mulan!

Serena

Swim Instructor

Say hello to Ms. Serena! Her favorite movie is The Princess Bride, and her favorite color is Navy Blue. A fun fact about her is that she is a twin and left handed.

Sophia

Swim Instructor

Ms. Sophia’s favorite color is red. She has been a competitive swimmer for over a decade, and her favorite stroke is backstroke. Her favorite country to visit is Spain!

Tim

Swim Instructor

This is Mr. Tim. His favorite color is blue, and he loves dogs. He even has a pet dog named Chewy! When he’s not swimming, he loves playing baseball and guitar.

Tonigh

Swim Instructor

Say hello to Mr. Tonigh! His favorite color is blue, and he loves being outside playing his favorite sport: soccer! His favorite TV show is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and in his free time you can find him at the gym.

Waldina

Swim Instructor

This is Ms. Waldina, but you can call her Walda for short. Ms. Walda loves Disney movies, and her favorite one is Tangled! A fun fact about her is that she loves to practice dance and play soccer.

Xandi

Swim Instructor

This is Ms. Xandi. She loves pancakes and her favorite TV show is Adventure Time! Her favorite color is yellow.

Freda

Front Desk Representative

Say hello to Ms. Freda! A fun fact is she was born in Singapore. Her favorite fruit is Durian, and her favorite movie is Super 30. When she’s not at Goldfish, you can find Ms. Freda spending time with her family and enjoying family movie nights. She loves traveling and can’t wait to see the world!

Taylor

Front Desk Representative

Say hello to Ms. Taylor! Her favorite Disney princess is Tiana, and she loves the Princess and the Frog movie! Ms. Taylor’s favorite color is red, and she is a science nerd. She loves to study and learn about new things in science.

Jackson D.

Regional Facilities and Maintenance Technician

Jessica M.

Regional Logistics Manager